Description
4KN Advanced Format Technology
4KN Advanced Format Technology is a new hard drive format that was developed to address the limitations of traditional hard drive formats and improve storage efficiency. 4KN stands for 4 kilobyte native, which refers to the physical block size used to store data on the hard drive.
In traditional hard drive formats, the physical block size was fixed at 512 bytes, which resulted in a significant amount of unused space on the drive. 4KN Advanced Format Technology solves this issue by using a larger physical block size of 4 kilobytes, which reduces the amount of unused space and improves storage efficiency.
In the context of the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity 6TB Hard Drive (MG06SCA600AY), the 4KN Advanced Format Technology provides several benefits, including improved data storage capacity, improved data transfer performance, and improved data protection. The larger physical block size also allows for more efficient use of space on the hard drive, making it possible to store more data in less space.
Improved Data Transfer
Reliability and Durability
Reliability and durability are important factors in the design and manufacture of any data storage device, as they directly impact the ability of the device to store and retain data over time.
Reliability refers to the consistency and dependability of a device, or its ability to perform its intended function without failure. In the context of hard drives, reliability is often measured by the mean time between failures (MTBF), which is the average time a hard drive is expected to operate without failing.
Durability, on the other hand, refers to the physical toughness and resistance to damage of a device. In the case of hard drives, durability is often evaluated based on the ability of the drive to withstand shock, vibration, temperature, and other environmental factors that can cause physical damage.
General Information:
- Manufacturer : Toshiba
- Manufacturer Model : MG06SCA600AY
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub-Type : SAS-12GBPS
Key Features:
- Storage Capacity : 6 TB
- Enclosure : Internal
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Interface Speed (Max) : 12 GBPS
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch





